2009-02-10
Pole Folder’s stimulating arpeggiosʼ and cinematic envelopes…
Much like the film of the same name, 2001 was a Space Odyssey for the underground club scene as thanks to John Digweed, Benoit Franquet aka Pole Folder was introduced to the world with his debut single ‘Apollo Vibes‘ becoming a genre defining classic in the years that have passed since.
From there, EP and single projects followed on several labels, whilst Pole Folder spent much of the next two years focusing on an artist album he had been commissioned to do by John Digweed, making him the first artist to produce an artist album for the prestigious Bedrock label.
In the live arena, Pole Folder’s career as a DJ and live artist continues to grow and has seen him perform everywhere since 2003. The next chapter in Pole Folder’s career beings as a DJ and producer with the expansion of his live shows to include keyboard and guitars, as he aims to infuse “a rock and roll soul in an electronic body”. With the launch of his own imprint La Tour, without a doubt, 2009 is set to be big for Pole Folder… That’s why we have the man himself on earworm!
What was your first big breakthrough as an act? What would you rate as the best experience that you’ve had in the music scene so far?
Apollo Vibes on Bedrock records changed everything. I get the chance to open the Global Underground LA of John Digweed with it and get a very nice exposure. On top of that the sales have been very good. My best experience has been without hesitation to produce a full album for Bedrock. Though work but full of amazing moments.
What have been up to lately and what can we expect from you over the next couple of months?
I worked a lot on my new studio in Brussel and I started my own label La Tour. The first release- The Way is just out with a remix of Spooky and the second one called “Ghost Life” will follow in a few weeks with a remix of Gregor Tresher. I started also a few collaborations and I’m dropping the basis for a new album.
Which one do you enjoy the most, Djing or producing?
I love both work experience but I think that DJing represents a time frame on my life as production will stand forever probably.
Who or what has been the biggest influence ?
Pink Floyd, Talk Talk, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode when they were with Alan Wilder, Northern Exposure by Sasha and John Digweed, U2 with The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Three, Achtung Baby, Zooropa. I was deeply influenced by the electronic scene between 1990 and 1998. These days I’m attracted by the sound of Steve Bug.
What can people expect from your live show?
It’s real live on top of a dj set. I use guitars, synthesizers and I don’t limit myself to the use of a software, which even if you can go deep with that option, doesn’t represent for me a real live show.
What’s the key to getting noticed?
A good pr and a great management.
When and where was your best gig?
Best memories I have are Pacha Buenos Aires every times I’ve been there and Womb Tokyo.
Worst Gig?
Colors Fest in Scotland. The set up was scheduled for a dj set but we were supposed to do a full live with 3 people. We didn’t fit in the dj booth so we played in front of it but without monitoring. A total disaster.
Who is your all time musical hero?
David Gilmour
What makes a party good & bad?
A good promotion, a nice vibe, a good warm up, an open mind crowd and some chance factors I guess.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I have no idea, I live day by days but I hope I’ll be still producing, doing live shows.
What’s the biggest crowd you’ve played to?
10,000 people in Belgium.
What’s the single most exciting thing about dance music at the moment in your opinion?
Boundaries between styles explode. And people are ready to listen unusual tracks in clubs.
Are you afraid of piracy?
Yes and no. I’m pissed off to see that the policy against is very slow and I can’t take people doing business on somebody’s work without paying him back. But at the same time sales in music in general is in constant progression and even if the medias try to scare everybody , the music market is constantly rising. It’s a fact.
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